Raymond was born November 9, 1926, in New York City, a son of the late John and Lucy (Mecca) Zambito. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Susan and is survived by his brother, Peter, Larchmont, NY.

Raymond was a 1943 graduate of New Utrecht High School, Brooklyn, NY. While in high school, he was picked by Army doctors as part of a Boys Club contest, as the healthiest boy in New York at age 15. From 1943-44, he attended Brooklyn College, where he was a catcher on the varsity baseball team. After two years at Brooklyn College, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Pharmacist Mate. He completed his college studies at the University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, in June 1948. Following college, he attended NYU College of Dentistry and was awarded a D.D.S. in 1953. After earning his D.D.S., he returned to naval duty as a dental officer in the Naval Reserves. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain in 1986. Raymond continued his post-graduate studies at NYU, Kings County Hospital, NY and Cook County Hospital, Chicago and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1969. He further went on to earn a Doctor of Education in Administration in Higher Education from Teacher's College, Columbia University and an MBA from Adelphi University, both in 1978. In 1994, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree from Seton Hall University.

Raymond found his niche in hospital dentistry serving as the Chairman of the Department of Dentistry of the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens for 28 years. Raymond published numerous articles for dental journals, a dentist medical newsletter and co-authored four books on hospital dentistry and infectious diseases of the mouth. During his professional career, he belonged to many professional organizations, had academic appointments to several dental schools and NY hospitals. In his retired years, he continued to consult for various insurance companies.

A favorite saying of Raymond was "How can I be of service?" He demonstrated this in his local parish of St. Gertrude's for 48 years as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, teacher of religious education, member of the Parish council and as a member of other committees as needed. In Christian Life Community, he served as National President and delegate to world assemblies and as one of the founders of the Arrupe Charitable Trust. In the local community, he served as one of the medical personnel for the men's homeless shelter in Glen Cove, NY. He realized a lifelong dream of serving in the missions by taking part in the Catholic Medical Mission Board's annual service trips to the Dominican Republic during 9 summers. A great joy of his was sharing this experience with four of his six children.

Raymond was an avid reader, runner and New Orleans/Dixieland jazz music enthusiast. Raymond and wife Dorothy could always be found together on the dance floor.

Family will receive friends on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Gertrude's Church, Bayville, NY. Interment to follow at Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, NY.

Donations in Raymond's memory can be made to Alzheimer's Organization (www.alz.org/longisland), St. Gertrude's Building Fund or CLC-USA.org